The 2007 Springbok rugby team have arrived from France, bring the Rugby World Cup trophy proudly to the South Africa. Jake White and his class of 2007 could not have been as proud as the many thousands of fans who were awaiting them at the international and domestic passenger lounges of OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. The South African anthem was sung a few times, amidst renditions of "Shosholozosa" and toyi-toying as the crowds were jubilant. The big count-down clock (for the Soccer World Cup in 2010) in the domestic arrivals lounge was ignored by all, as one fan even claimed that this win "made us hate soccer"!The players appeared quite shell-shocked by the reception which would've overwhelmed anyone. Highveld Stereo was quick to comment on the lovely reception tourists and domestic travelers were getting as they battled their way through the crowds trying to catch their flights. Today was not a day to be rushing anywhere by plane. It was estimated that there were about 10,000 fans at the airport. All missing out on work and school. All of them wearing green and gold in their hearts. It was well worth getting up early and navigating the traffic to the airport. Well done guys! Thanks for inspiring us!
